1 3/4 c. sugar
1 c. butter, softened
3/4 tsp. salt
4 egg yolks
2 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. hot water
1 c. (8 oz.) sour cream
4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
Granulated or colored sugar
Walnut halves, optional

In a large mixing bowl cream sugar, butter, salt, egg yolks and whole eggs. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add with sour cream to butter mixture.

In separate bowl sift together flour, baking powder, and nutmeg. Add to egg mixture. Dough will be sticky. Cover and chill overnight. Roll on floured surface. Cut out shapes and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes until cookies are set but not browned. Cool on wire rack.